HB Reads hosts a screening of "Temple Grandin," the first in a series of autism-related films related to its upcoming book selection, at the Huntington Beach Central Library, 7111 Talbert Ave. The screening is free and begins at 7 p.m. For more information, call (714) 497-3237.

Benefit for Indian Children

Monkey House Café hosts "Fabulous Jewelry & Fantastic Art," a benefit for Orphan Children of India, at 18862 Beach Blvd. #101, Huntington Beach. Works by local artists, including Ruth Mayer, Dennis Zervas, Kathleen Moore and Robert Wagstaff, as well as jewelry by several designers, will be on sale. There will also be refreshments, silent and live auctions and raffles. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call (714) 803-8989, (714) 274-1176 or (714) 274-1178.

TILL MONDAY

Charity Drop-off

Calvary Chapel Huntington Beach offers a drop-off location for Operation Christmas Child at 7800 Edinger Ave. School supplies, toys, hygiene items and notes of encouragement will be accepted for needy children around the world. Drop-off hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call (714) 891-9495.

The Huntington Beach Human Relations Task Force, Orange County Equality Coalition and others host a screening of "Teach Your Children Well," a 39-minute documentary narrated by Lily Tomlin about homophobia, bullying and school violence, at the Huntington Beach Central Library, 7111 Talbert Ave. Admission is $5 and the screening begins at 7 p.m. For more information, call (714) 858-0599.

SATURDAY

Charity Dance Class

CSP's Huntington Beach Youth Shelter hosts "Zumbathon," a dance class at First Presbyterian Church of Santa Ana, 600 N. Main St., Santa Ana. Instructors Michelle Mearsch, Norma Miranda and Josue Meneses lead students in Zumba, a Latin-style cardio dance. All ticket sales benefit the shelter, and Zumba clothing will be for sale as well. Admission is $15 and the class is from noon to 2 p.m. For more information, call (714) 595-9875.

Nutrition for Women

The American Assn. of University Women hosts a luncheon seminar on "Nutrition for Women" by dietitian Miriam Matulich at Meadowlark Golf Course, 16782 Graham St., Huntington Beach. The event begins at 10:30 a.m. and cost is $22. For more information, call (714) 964-5682.

NOV. 24

Free Turkey Dinner

Tumbleweeds Bar & Grill hosts its annual free Thanksgiving Day turkey dinner at 21094 S. Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach. Food will be served between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. and reservations are not required. For more information, call (714) 960-2776 or (714) 317-9112.

Exercise Boot Camp

The Training Spot hosts its first annual Thanksgiving Day Boot Camp, a 75-minute workout, at Dwyer Middle School, 1502 Palm Ave., Huntington Beach. Admission is one bag or can of nonperishable food, which will go to the Orange County Rescue Mission. Blankets, clothing and toiletries are also accepted. The session begins at 8:30 a.m. For more information, call (714) 374-7448.

ONGOING

The Huntington Beach Coordinating Council meets at 11:30 a.m. the first Monday of each month at Murdy Park, 7000 Norma Drive, a $5 lunch is available. For more information, visit http://www.hbvolunteers.org.

A Home 4 Ever Rescue brings puppies and small dogs available for adoption from 11a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to the Petco, 8909 Adams Ave. For more information, visit ahome4everrescue.org or email ahome4ever@gmail.com.

The Orange County Wine Elite hosts a fun and educational blind-tasting of wines from around the world at 6 p.m. every Saturday at Spark Woodfire Grill, 300 Pacific Coast Hwy. #202, Huntington Beach. Themes vary on a weekly basis, and guests pay only their coverage for the wines at retail cost, plus any individual food expense. Check out their program and register for events at http://www.meetup.com/WineElite.

Second Chance Pet Adoptions hosts cat and kitten adoptions every Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at Petco, 5961 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach. The nonprofit is offering a summer special adoption fee of $99 for adult cats, $135 for kittens. The fee includes neuter/spay, vaccination, FIV/FVRCP test, microchip, collar/ID tag and a bag of food. Adoptions are also held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at PetSmart, 7600 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach. For more information, call (714) 448-9079.